Orange France to maintain iPhone prices until release of 3G model: related news

Apple explains iPhone 3G upgrade process

Apple this week began posting information for iPhone users intending to update their device to the new iPhone 3G. A new support document explains how to replace an original iPhone with an iPhone 3G using the same carrier: "If you follow these steps to backup your original iPhone first, and then restore the backup to your iPhone 3G, your saved SMS messages, email accounts, photos, notes, and other personal settings will be present on your iPhone 3G," the company noted. The instructions indicate that iPhone users in the US will not need to transfer their SIM card (a new one will be provided with the iPhone 3G) and describes how to transfer settings, personal info, SMS messages, and other data to the new device using iTunes' backup iPhone feature.

Orange and Apple to Bring iPhone 3G to Austria, France, Portugal & Switzerland on July 11

PARIS and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orange and Apple(R) today announced that the highly anticipated iPhone(TM) 3G will be available in Austria, France, Portugal and Switzerland on July 11, and in additional markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK.

Apple Introduces New iPhone 3G

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Apple® today introduced the new iPhone™ 3G, combining all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. In the US the new iPhone 3G is priced at a stunning $199 for the 8GB model, and just $299 for the 16GB model.** iPhone 3G will be available in more than 70 countries later this year, beginning with customer availability in 22 countries—Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Swi

AT&T and Apple to Launch iPhone 3G in the US on July 11

SAN ANTONIO and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T and Apple(R) today announced that the innovative iPhone(TM) 3G will be available in the US on July 11. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "We're offering the most advanced mobile device ever on the nation's most advanced high speed network," said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility. "We think iPhone 3G is an amazing mobile device and our customers are going to love using iPhone 3G to make calls, send emails and surf the w

Orange France to maintain iPhone prices until release of 3G model

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Orange Switzerland unveils iPhone pricing

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O2 and Apple to Launch iPhone 3G in the UK & Ireland on July 11

SLOUGH, England and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- O2 and Apple(R) today announced that the innovative iPhone(TM) 3G will be available in the UK and Ireland on July 11. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "The iPhone has been a phenomenal success for us," said Matthew Key, chairman and CEO, Telefonica Europe. "We look forward to offering an ever better iPhone 3G experience exclusively to our customers in the UK and Ireland.

Apple Introduces the new iPhone 3G; Twice as fast at half the price

Apple today introduced the new iPhone 3G, combining all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. In the US the new iPhone 3G is priced at a stunning US$199 for the 8GB model, and just $299 for the 16GB model.

Globe Telecom and Apple Bring iPhone 3G to Philippines

MANILA, Philippines and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Globe Telecom and Apple(R) today announced that they will be bringing the highly anticipated iPhone(TM) 3G to the Philippines later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "We are very excited to be working with Apple to bring Filipino consumers iPhone 3G later this year," said Gerardo C. Ablaza, Jr. president and CEO of Globe Telecom.

SingTel and Apple to Bring iPhone 3G to Singapore

SINGAPORE and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) and Apple(R) today announced that they will be bringing the highly anticipated iPhone(TM) 3G to Singapore later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "We are pleased that Apple has selected SingTel to be the first mobile operator in Singapore to launch its new iPhone 3G," said Quek Peck Leng, executive vice president of SingTel.

Amrica Mvil and Apple to bring iPhone 3G to Mexico, Brazil, and other countries on July 11

América Móvil, the leading wireless service provider in Latin America, and Apple today announced that the highly anticipated iPhone 3G will be available in Mexico on July 11. iPhone 3G will be available in América Móvil’s other Latin American operations, including Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Colombia and the Dominican Republic later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK.

Bharti Airtel and Apple to Bring iPhone 3G to India

NEW DELHI, India and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bharti Airtel and Apple(R) today announced that they will be bringing the highly anticipated iPhone(TM) 3G to customers in India later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "We are delighted with the opportunity to bring the innovative iPhone 3G to India," said Manoj Kohli, president and CEO, Bharti Airtel. "As India's leading telecom operator, Bharti Airtel has always stood for innovation and customer delight.

Vodafone and Apple to Bring iPhone 3G to Australia, Italy, New Zealand & Portugal on July 11

NEWBURY, England and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vodafone, the world's leading international mobile communications group, and Apple(R) today announced that the highly anticipated iPhone 3G will be available in Australia, Italy, New Zealand and Portugal on July 11, and in the Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, India, South Africa and Turkey later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "We are very excited to bring iPhone 3G to many of our customers across Europe and emerging markets

Telecom Italia Mobile and Apple to Bring iPhone 3G to Italy on July 11

ROME and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM) and Apple(R) today announced that the highly anticipated iPhone(TM) 3G will be available to customers in Italy on July 11. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "We are committed to providing the best mobile experience for our customers. iPhone 3G delivers this and more," said Luca Luciani, head of Telecom Italia Domestic Mobile Services.

T-Mobile and Apple to Launch iPhone 3G in Austria, Germany & the Netherlands on July 11

BONN, Germany and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- T-Mobile International and Apple(R) today announced that the highly anticipated iPhone(TM) 3G will be available in Austria, Germany and the Netherlands on July 11, and in Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "We are excited to bring iPhone 3G to more of our T-Mobile customers this year," said Christopher Schlaffer, CIO of Deutsche Telekom AG.

América Móvil and Apple to bring iPhone 3G to Mexico, Brazil, and other countries on July 11

América Móvil, the leading wireless service provider in Latin America, and Apple today announced that the highly anticipated iPhone 3G will be available in Mexico on July 11. iPhone 3G will be available in América Móvil’s other Latin American operations, including Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Colombia and the Dominican Republic later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK.

Apple unveils 3G iPhone

Apple has unveiled a new version of the iPhone, featuring 3G connectivity, GPS, push e-mail and updated software. The phone will hit the market on 11 July, selling for USD 199 for a 8 GB model and USD 299 for a 16 GB model. Apple will continue its exclusive iPhone distribution deal with AT&T in the US, and has also confirmed the 3G iPhone will be available from the same date in 22 other countries and in over 70 countries later this year. From 11 July, the phone will go on sale in Australia, Italy, New Zealand and Portugal with Vodafone; in Austria, Germany and the Netherlands with T-Mobile; in Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway with TeliaSonera; in Austria, France, Switzerland and Portugal with Orange; in Switzerland with Swisscom; in Italy with Telecom Italia; in Singapore with Singtel; in Hong Kong with Hutchison Telecom; in Spain with

Vodafone Italy, TIM detail their iPhone 3G plans and prices

With just a few days left until the iPhone 3G global launch event, most of the mobile phone operators that will be carrying the device have already announced pricing and rate plan details, but a few carriers have yet to join the party. As a result, iPhone details from the remaining carriers have been coming out of the woodwork over the past few days. One of today's additions was Italy's TIM (Telecom Italia Mobile), which revealed the prices for its five iPhone plans.

Hutchison Telecom and Apple to Bring iPhone to Hong Kong on July 11

HONG KONG and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited (Hutchison Telecom) and Apple(R) today announced that the highly anticipated iPhone(TM) 3G will be available in Hong Kong on July 11, and in Macau shortly thereafter. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "We are excited to partner with Apple to be the first operator in Greater China to launch iPhone 3G, a testimony to our market leadership position in spearheading 3G and mobile data development

France Telecom In Talks With Apple; Vodafones Portugal iPhone Deal Not Exclusive?

France Telecom (NYSE: FTE), owner of the Orange network, is in talks with Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) to sell the iPhone in other countries, according to the company’s CFO Gervais Pellissier. Dow Jones reports that Pellissier revealed that the discussions were for more than “just two countries.” He also said that France Telecom was “pleased with the success” of the company’s exclusive deal with Apple that has another two and a half years to run—quashing recent rumours that the French group had balked at Apple’s supposed insistence that they slash iPhone prices to boost sales. Pellissier also said that he expected a 3G iPhone to boost sales in France, where Orange has sold over 100,000 of the device.

Behold New Zealand: Here comes iPhone 3G

iPhone 3G’s launch is just 3 days away and due New Zealanders will be first people to get hold of new iPhone. Due to New Zealand’s graphical location Vodafone will become first company to sell iPhone 3Gs at 12:01 a.m. (New Zealand’s local time). Vodafone will kick off iPhone 3G’s sales at three local stores in New Zealand, Auckland City, Wellington, and Christchurch. Vodafone has announced three 24-month plans for iPhone. Plans vary from $60 ($80 NZD) to $189 ($250 NZD) per month.

SquareTrade and Apple iPhone 3G: Alternative to AppleCare and Only Available Accidental Damage From Handling Coverage for iPhone 3G

SquareTrade and Apple iPhone 3G: Alternative to AppleCare and Only Available Accidental Damage From Handling Coverage for iPhone 3G

iPhone 2.0 Upgrade Will Backfire On Apple

Keep the iPhone you already have - here's why. I had an interesting "iPhone 3G debate" over drinks this evening with a passionate, but less than thrilled, iPhone user. I'll call him "Don". Don, like every other iPhone owner, was debating whether or not to upgrade to the new iPhone 3G or stick with the iPhone he already had. Don's verdict? Keep the current iPhone. The reason? Freedom of choice of cell phone carriers, and iPhone 2.0 software works fine on his existing iPhone.

iPhone 3G cost could be as low as $100, but not likely

Does the iPhone 3G only cost $100 to make? Not on your life. Several sites have cited an article from EETimes, which in turn cites Portelligent, an Austin-based "teardown" analysis company that believes the iPhone 3G has a bill of materials around $100. Portelligent arrives at this conclusion based on a teardown of the original iPhone plus some speculation of what chips and components are included in the latest iPhone hardware, not on an actual teardown of the iPhone 3G. However, the mere cost of the materials used, even when accurate, is still not a good indicator of the cost to produce any manufactured device—especially not one as complex as an iPhone.

iPhone 3G Coming to Canada (And Some 70 Other Countires) on July 11

Rogers Communications and Apple on Monday announced that the highly anticipated iPhone 3G will be available in Canada on July 11. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK.

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